Freedom & Flavor: Robben Island to Stellenbosch Wine Tour

Remi came and picked up me and my family (total of 9 ppl) yesterday and man did we have a good time. We booked and Robben Island and Wine Tour less than 24 hrs before we wanted to go and he was able to work his magic and get us confirmed for both tours even though Robben Island was booked. He was so nice and friendly and accommodating. Talked to us the entire way driving around and showing us addl sites. We wished he found him the entire time we were in Capetown. I highly recommend using his services for any transportation needs. You won't be disappointed.

The tour was an unforgettable experience throughout the day. With insightful and rich history delivered by our great tour guide Remi. Remi’s relocation of dates and facts were amazing. Remi is also very resourceful as I was bursting for the toilet and he found one within 5 mins, thanks Remi!

Thank you for the wonderful experience Remmy. I personally think you are one of the best if not the best. The tour was blissful and very enchanting. We will certainly tour with you again. We could not get enough of the tour and the views from the Winneries as well as the Robern Island history wich was just fascinating to hear.

The surroundings are so calm and refreshing. Good place to heal and reconnect with family. Had a nice time with my family and the children enjoyed watching the yellow fish in the water. Thanks to the tour guide who knew exactly the key points of the place and for taking wonderful pictures for us.

Great day out. Excellent service with great wines, must do again. Highly recommended. Loved every minute of it.

Remmy was on time, flexible, never rushed us even if we were over an hour passed our tour end time (I hope he appreciated our extra gratuity for his service and time). Remmy was courteous and made sure we made all planned activities. Fairview and Babylonstern wineries were fantastic and pleasant. We did go end of Winter start of Spring so that probably played a role in our very pleasant winery experience. Remmy offers more tours, wish we had more time.

The cheese from Fairview were amazing especially the blue cheese. Their wines are also top drawer. This was one of the best days for me in the wineries the weather was perfect and all was well arranged. What a great day to wind off an emotional visit to Robben Island and the emotional experience. The guide Remmy was so professional and is quiet clued about South African history. This is a rare combination which fitted in well with our plans. Thanks to a well crafted tour by Remmy.

The Robben Island tour was heart-wrenching and well-done from the easy ferry ride, to the bus tour around the island and finally a walking tour through the prison led by a former inmate. Upon returning to Cape Town and after a quick lunch, we headed to the Stellenbosch wineries. Each location was beautiful and unique. The start of this tour did not go well, our pickup was late and our guide suggested we go to the wineries at 8:45am. I don't know if this was an off day but after our protest, a quick call to the main office and mad dash to the ferry, our day was saved and became awesome. Our tour guide was friendly and flexible in meeting our needs. He transported us to and from locations and ensured we were settled at each. Note: its important to be on the 9am Robben Island tour in order to be back by 12:30p. We chose to have a 45 quick lunch at the waterfront before going to the wineries. We visited two wineries, a third may have been possible depending on your pace and stamina.

Learning the history of Robben island and the imprisonment of ANC cadres. The torrid conditions under which they were kept its so pathetic. Later we ended the day with a visit to a winery in Paarl before proceeding to Stellenbosch. The wide range of cheeses at Fairview winery is totally amazing. Take serious consideration if this tour when you visit Cape Town. Thanks Remmy you made our day.

I was the only one who booked this tour, so I was able to change things around based on what I wanted to do. I went to Robben Island (highly recommend this tour) and then went to see the Penguins and learned more about the culture diversity in Cape Town, which is something I was interested in. I had already been on several wine tours, so I thought it would be good to experience a different side of Cape Town. It was an EXCEPTIONAL and very informative day. I feel confident that if others had signed up and we went to the wineries, we would have had a blast.